silence is beauty

this evening i was on foot to get a haircut at my best friends house and it rained a ton. my umbrella had starring role but my shoes and coat were soaked. she felt bad that car troubles meant she couldn't pick me up or take me home (it was a one hour journey just to get there) but i told her not to worry as i was happy to walk. while walking home i chose not to listen to any music. i just embraced the sounds of the outdoors and whatever passed me by. the feeling of being present and noticing my surroundings felt both beneficial and healthy. on the last stretch i saw some cows running à la distance. only two minutes later i saw deer running in the field too. the beauty deserved a smile, i was happy. silence is beauty & i recommend trying to get to your next destination without listening to anything. listen to what passes you by instead :)